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Putin warns Russia will cut all energy supplies over price cap threat

‘We will not supply gas, oil, coal, heating oil – we will not supply anything,’ says Russian leader

Rory Sullivan
Wednesday 07 September 2022 14:40 BST
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The Kremlin will stop supplying oil and gas if global price caps on Russian energy are introduced, Vladimir Putin has warned.

The EU is currently exploring whether to impose caps in a bid to limit Russian funds during the Ukraine war and drive down the soaring cost of gas for people across the bloc.

However, Germany has already indicated that it is “sceptical” about the idea.

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